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Job Title: Communications Officer
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience
Team: Communications and Marketing Team
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Shooting Star House, Hampton / Christopher’s, Guildford
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.
About the role
Your key purpose will be responsible for developing inspiring and compelling written content to support income generation and raise awareness of our important work. The postholder will need to bring knowledge and understanding of what makes a good story, working closely with teams across the charity to capture and develop engaging content for a myriad audiences.
Main job responsibilities:
- Copywriting / Storytelling / Content gathering
- Internal communications
- PR and media support
- Reporting and collateral management
About you
This role requires experience of copywriting and storytelling, with a strong understanding of what makes a good story. You will require relevant experience of generating compelling storytelling ideas and building relationships with colleagues at all levels.
You will also have an ability to work under pressure, through heavy workloads and to tight deadlines and have the influence and communication skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. You will possess an unyielding attention to detail, a can-do attitude and a passion for creativity.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
- NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
- 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
- 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5,10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
- Generous sick pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Death in service benefits
- Reimbursed professional membership fees
- Eye care
- Employee referral scheme
- Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health
- Mindfulness sessions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Finance
Up to £70,000 p/a + excellent benefits including attractive annual leave and hybrid / flexible working
Permanent
Halesworth, Suffolk
Hays Senior Finance is proud to be working in partnership with World Land Trust (WLT) who are looking to appoint a Head of Finance. This is a pivotal appointment where you will lead and deliver on financial aspects of their ambitious plans.
WLT is an international conservation charity that protects the world’s most biologically significant and threatened habitats and species. Their mission is to help people across the world protect and restore their land to safeguard biodiversity and the climate. Working through a network of partner organisations around the world, WLT funds the creation of reserves and provides permanent protection for habitats and wildlife. Partnerships are developed with established and highly respected local organisations who engage support and commitment among the local community.
Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Finance will provide a stable and flexible finance function to support the charity at an exciting time of growth and development. Working with teams across the organisation, this role is critical to maximising impact through excellent financial management. You will need to communicate with all levels to promote understanding of the finances of the charity, including preparing information to trustees and finance audit and risk committee, as well as being an advisor to the COO and wider Executive team in contributing to forward planning and strategy.
You will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the charity and its wholly owned subsidiary. This role will include overseeing and finalising the production of financial management information, leading on the production of budgets, forecasts and financial planning and analysis. The role will take on the main contact for relevant external stakeholders such as bankers, auditors and investment managers and will work closely with, and support, the COO on strategic planning to deliver organisational growth.
WLT has an ambitious growth strategy and is committed to investing in improved systems across the organisation to enhance their delivery. You will play an integral part in the management and delivery of WLT’s programmes, especially relating to cash management, budgeting and financial sustainability.
The ideal candidate will be a finance professional and be ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA qualified or equivalent, with previous experience of leading a finance team within a Charity or similar organisation. With a strong degree of financial acumen, you will have. the ability to liaise and communicate with high level key stakeholders, and create insightful financial information that will direct business planning and performance. You will be an effective team manager who is able to communicate professionally at all levels within the organisation and with proven experience in leading and developing finance teams to be organisational business partners in line with WLT’s stewardship model.
WLT has a collaborative and supportive team culture, so it is essential that you have the ability to “roll up your sleeves” and be involved in the day-to-day operations. In addition, a key element of the role will be leading and influencing others to continue to innovate and improve their financial processes.
This is an exciting time to join World Land Trust, so if you feel you have the drive, passion and enthusiasm to help achieve their mission and vision, WLT can offer you a role that is not only hugely satisfying, but brings great benefits and a stimulating and supportive working environment.
In return, WLT are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits such as attractive annual leave and life cover.
Flexible and agile working arrangements including working from home will also be considered. The majority of their full-time staff are working on a 9-day fortnight basis, with one day off every fortnight,
For more information about the role and organisation please contact Senan Pierce, Senior Business Director at Hays Senior Finance who is the retained consultant working in partnership with World Land Trust.
Closing date for all applications: Sunday 11th August 2024.
Interviews will take place: Week commencing 26th August, 2024.
All third party & direct applicants will be forwarded directly to Senan Pierce at Hays Senior Finance to be screened as part of the recruitment process.
I am delighted to be working with this wonderful Inspiring and forward-thinking healthcare charity with a mission to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research. Proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by their employee engagement rating, which puts them in the top 20% of charities and they want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.
Reporting to the Governance, People and Culture Advisor, this role is responsible for providing high quality administrative support to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) whilst ensuring the day-to-day office operations run smoothly. You will be involved with a variery of daily tasks including, but not limited to:
Cyclical meeting planning (annual)
Minute taking
Report formatting, collation and circulation
Administration of all relevant paperwork, filing/e-filing etc.
Processing and ensuring final committee minutes are signed by the relevant Chair
Booking travel and accommodation where appropriate
Ensure trustee contact details up to date on the CRM and email distribution list
Support with event planning – for example Board Strategy Away Days and Staff Conferences
Office Management
Liaising with external stakeholders as appropriate
Maintain a clean and tidy reception area and office suite
Operate and maintain the meeting rooms and car parking booking system
Ensure all meetings rooms are set up and fit for purpose on daily basis including IT
Support with incoming and outgoing mail, phone calls and
emails
Maintaining and ordering of all office stationery, refreshments etc
Act as a point of contact for the Chief Executive
Planning and organising meetings and events, and ensuring the Chief Executive is well-prepared for meetings
Drafting letters on behalf of the Chief Executive
Essential Experience
Excellent administration experience including delivering support at Director/CEO and Board level
Professional demeanour
Able to demonstrate high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and reliability
Use of initiative and ability to make decisions, as well as to develop new and effective administration processes and procedures
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Impeccable communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain constructive relationships, both internally and externally
Motivated self-starter with initiative and enthusiasm who positively embraces change and drives continuous improvement
Flexible and willing team-worker and a “can do” approach
Experience of making travel arrangements and diary management
Knowledge of financial administration (processing invoices, PO’s etc.)
An understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion
Excellent attention to accuracy and detail
Ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
Sound working knowledge of relevant legislation - Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection including GDPR
Skills
Excellent minute taking skills
Customer service focused with drive and enthusiasm to always strive to exceed service delivery standards and levels
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills – ability to organise formal meetings (internal & external)
Proficient in the use of IT across all core MS products
The role is office based 5 days a week in beautiful offices in central Bath.
Engaging, warm and friendly team, where everyone helps one another.
If you are interested in finding out more please email me before the closing date 31st July
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Purposeful vision. Agile planning. Steadfast persistence.
SENIOR MARKETING PLANNING MANAGER (PAID MEDIA)
Salary: £55,000 - £58,000 plus
Reports to: Head of Strategic Brand and Marketing
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London with highflexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Sunday 28 July 2024, 23:55 *
* This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We have an opportunity for a Senior Marketing Planning Manager to join our marketing planning team, which take a centralised view across all our marketing activity, audiences and agencies. You will come with strong experience of working with paid media and liaising with media agencies to ensure we have optimal balance of spend, channel and audience across everything we deliver to drive media efficiency.
You'll develop a strong understanding of both department and organisational goals and define processes and ways of working to ensure we are allocating our media budgets in the most cost effective and impactful way.
What will I be doing?
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Lead the application of the Marketing strategy across channels, audiences and workstreams, ensuring close alignment with Engage Transformation Program, Growth strategy and Brand strategy
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Working closely with the Senior Planning manager (DM), Senior Commercial and Operations manager, the Marketing performance team and marketing teams to manage the development of the annual Marketing plan, contributing to MSE budget and target setting for all marketing campaigns, channels and activities
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Line manage and mentor a team of 3 Marketing Planning Managers
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Ensure visibility and oversight across paid marketing activity, working closely with relevant stakeholders across marketing, MFE and the wider organisation to minimise campaign, audience or channel saturation
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Lead the overall strategy and plans for above the line paid media campaigns and channel strategies including but not exclusive to; AV, OOH, Digital, social and press
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Work with Marketing Performance Managers to take an insight and data-led approach to marketing planning across our CRUK audiences, channels and campaigns. Use insight to develop campaign and channel benchmarks and targets which are shared across the marketing department and reported up as required.
What are you looking for?
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Significant marketing leadership experience, with proven track record of delivering results through effective team leadership
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Strategic thinker with significant experience planning and delivering complex, multi-channel campaigns
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Significant understanding of full funnel end-to-end supporter journeys and the role of different marketing channels in fully integrated campaigns
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Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
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Commercially aware with budget and project management experience
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A flexible approach to adapt to changing priorities
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A confident and effective communicator, including difficult situations.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do:
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
The Student Advisor is responsible for delivering high quality and empowering one-to-one advice and support to our student members. The focus of the role is to ensure that students can access the Kings College London (and linked institutions) regulations and procedures, equipping them with the information, tools and support they need to take the decisions that are right for them in their circumstances.
The Student Advisor will do this by:
- Delivering specialist advice through a range of channels
- Managing a caseload and keeping accurate case records
- Representing individual students at formal and informal University meetings
- Identifying policy issues/trends and communicating these to the Advice management team.
- Contributing to the development and delivery of KCLSU Advice and Wellbeing projects
Key responsibilities include:
Casework:
- Provide casework up to a specialist level relating to Higher Education regulations and relevant legislation (including Equality Act 2010 and Consumer Rights Act 2015)
- Support students throughout their case by impartially advising on appropriate options, reviewing correspondence and written statements and acting as an advocate in informal and formal hearings.
- Develop expertise in University regulations, processes and operations and apply this knowledge to individual cases
- Develop knowledge of University, KCLSU and External Services to enable appropriate signposting and referrals.
- Communicate complex and technical information in a straightforward, accessible way including for international students whose first language is not English.
- Design appropriate case strategies, using a coaching approach to ensure client involvement and ensure students are equipped to take action on their case.
- Professionally work with colleagues across the University including Student Conduct and Appeals, Student Support Services and Academic Departments; especially when dealing with sensitive and contentious issues where students are in conflict with the University.
- Manage own caseload, prioritising in accordance with KCLSU Advice procedures and keeping accurate and confidential case records and statistical information.
- Ensure all casework conforms to the policies and procedures of KCLSU Advice.
Developing Policy:
- Collect data and record information to enable KCLSU to analyse trends.
- Provide case studies and statistical evidence in support of student-led campaigns.
- Occasionally attend working groups, forums and committees to provide relevant expertise.
KCLSU Advice and Wellbeing Projects:
- Work with the Wellbeing Team to plan and deliver student wellbeing training.
- Work on collaborative projects with the University and KCLSU to provide the student experience in line with KCLSU strategy.
Application Process
If this is you, please download and complete an application form and an equal opportunities monitoring form from our website and email your application documents directly to our HR team.
At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavour to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.
Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Pension Contribution
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days
- Discounts at Venues
- £30 wellbeing allowance per term
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
- Death in Service
- Access to Kings Libraries
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Kindly note that KCLSU cannot provide a certificate of sponsorship.
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
We look forward to bringing your talent onboard and working with you!
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
Purpose of the post
To maintain the office environment and provide related services so as to enable The Scottish Bible Society (‘SBS’) staff and other users of the premises to carry out their roles in a safe and efficient manner, whilst contributing to the day-to-day operations and wider organisational goals.
Person specification
You will have a good knowledge of building services, be practical and thoughtful, be helpful and willing to support colleagues. You will also have a good understanding of regulatory frameworks and a balanced approach to their implementation. You will have basic IT skills (MS Excel and Word).
Although there is no Faith requirement associated with this role, you will respect the Christian ethos and values of SBS.
Summary of the essential duties and responsibilities of the post
1. Building Maintenance
- Organise routine and periodic maintenance of SBS property and equipment, in accordance with an approved maintenance plan, whilst supervising the work of contractors, keep records up to date and periodically arrange for recurring services to be put out to tender.
- Organise quotes for non-recurring maintenance work liaising with and supervising contractors.
- To liaise with tenants over any property issues and to carry out landlord repairs where appropriate and necessary.
- To undertake minor maintenance tasks in Bible House.
2. Office Services
- Organise and liaise with the office cleaners, pest control, waste disposal companies and other service providers as well as provide janitorial and building supplies as required.
- To organise refreshment supplies.
- To order stationery and other office supplies on request.
- To organise postal deliveries, receive goods, check for damage and match goods received with delivery documentation.
3. Health & Safety
- Act as Health & Safety Officer for SBS, maintain all necessary paperwork, report any incidents to the Director of Finance & Administration and (where applicable) to the appropriate external authorities. (IOSH Managing Safely or similar accreditation would be beneficial but not a pre-requisite).
- Act as Fire Officer for SBS, keeping SBS’s Fire Risk Assessment up to date, arranging appropriate training for staff and Fire Wardens, organising periodic alarm test, fire drills, testing smoke alarms etc.
- Ensure appropriate levels of physical security within SBS premises and to liaise with appropriate agencies over thefts, break-ins and any other relevant matters should the arise.
4. Storage Unit & Reception
- Arrange (safely and accessibly) the storage of archive documents, financial records and other materials in the storage unit.
- Participate with other SBS staff in answering the door and welcoming visitors as and when required.
General Activities
- Play an active role in the team dynamic of Finance & Administration, assisting your line-manager with assigned tasks and being a general support to colleagues.
- Develop positive working relationships across all departments at SBS.
- Occasionally host external visitors, out-of-hours, who have requested use of the premises.
- Keep a stock of appropriate tools and equipment in good working order.
- Attend staff meetings and training in relation to both the job and general business of SBS.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Director of Finance & Administration.
Working Conditions
- Normal office hours, 3 days a week, 9am to 5pm based in Edinburgh.
- Flexible working hours can be agreed, in advance, with your line-manager.
The Scottish Bible Society Values
At The Scottish Bible Society, we are:
- Mission focussed
- Bible-centred
These values are upheld by our staff team and encouraged with our volunteers.
Job purpose
To provide efficient and effective planning and administrative support to the CEO, Chair and Board of Trustees. To support effective and compliant governance.
Key responsibilities
This role supports the CEO and Board of Trustees, and enables the smooth governance of the Foundation. The postholder will collaborate across the organisation, in particular, liaising with the COO, who provides Governance oversight.
Job overview
The Executive Assistant and Governance Manager post is a newly created role to support the CEO’s remit. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, focused on driving economic equality and opportunity for women across low and middle income countries, ultimately contributing to a fairer, more equal, more prosperous world.
The Executive Assistant and Governance Manager will be responsible for providing excellent, detailed and proactive administrative support to the busy CEO. This includes sophisticated and extensive diary management, travel logistics and email management for the CEO. It also includes liaison with Trustees, providing effective governance support to the Chair of Trustees, and for Board and Committee Meetings.
We are seeking a highly organised, dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is experienced in this type of work which is often confidential in nature, and enjoys working closely with a high energy CEO and senior team. They will require excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail.
In this role you will be at the heart of an ambitious, inspiring organisation committed to advancing women’s economic empowerment, with a bold goal to reach one million women entrepreneurs by 2030.
We work with partners to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, enabling global economic gender justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this exciting and varied role, you will be responsible for developing and driving forward the corporate new business strategy for The Trust’s National Corporate fundraising approach to the Technology, Telecomms and Media sector alongside Pharmaceutical, Defence and related STEM sectors. You will be responsible for developing rich and exciting partnerships to both fund our programmes and deliver vital unrestricted income, collaborating with colleagues across employee engagement, commercial and marketing teams.
With an income target of £1m+, you will be an inspiring leader of a team of 2 staff and be able to harness the support from Senior Volunteer Boards who open up their networks. Alongside targeting prospecting techniques, you will have strong influencing skills to harness their support to meet your objectives.
You will work closely with the Senior Head of Business Development to create and implement the team strategy to support our organisational strategy and 2025+ Funding Plan. This team has significant scope for growth in line with a new high value partnerships and commercial focus across our partnerships team.
This is a pivotal and fast paced role that requires excellent relationship management skills and tenacity which will be second nature to you, with the ability to relate to people at all levels within potential corporate partners as well as within The Prince's Trust. You will be organised and a strong project manager, confident in solving problems and securing financial targets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 130 countries and territories. For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.
FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies.
We are looking to recruit a proactive member of the Secretariat team, to deliver high quality, professional services to FIGO. This will be achieved by;
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Ensuring effective Administrative Processes within FIGO (incl. meetings support, notetaking, communication, facilities management)
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Supporting the Human Resources function at FIGO (incl. recruitment, BREATHE HR and training)
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Coordination of Health and Safety/Fire Safety Support
(For further detail about this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification).
We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds. We are an equal pay champion and we don't ask salary history.
Location: The role is based from FIGO House, Waterloo, London SE1 with 'blended / hybrid working' i.e. with combined office and remote working.
To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this opportunity via the Apply button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered.
Closing Date for applications: 11th August
Interviews will take place w/c: 19th August
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION, THANK YOU).
FIGO is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
New Horizon Youth Centre has been commissioned by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) as part of an Alliance with Safer London, St Giles Trust and the Anna Freud Centre to deliver on their Children and Young People’s Violence and Exploitation and Reduction support service. The commission will run from June 2024 for three years. As part of this, an additional service will be set up within the NHYC Youth Justice team specifically to deliver on the Alliance contract. This will include a team of Housing Caseworkers who will carry out assessments and advocacy work with young people under 25 who are fleeing violence and exploitation, in order to move them on successfully into both emergency and long-term housing options. You should be passionate about working with this client group, able to manage a fast-moving caseload, and committed to working collaboratively with a team across multiple services.
*Please note, previous applicants for this role need not reapply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload. This post will involve the assessment and appropriate treatment of people presenting with mental health problems, working within NHS Talking Therapies. The post holder will be expected to attend regular supervision and may have additional areas of responsibility for clinical service development as required.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and work in various community settings (including GP surgeries) and psychological treatment centres.
We are looking for a new member to join the team who is committed, enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the service and embrace different ways of working. This post offers opportunities to work with a range of professionals from different therapeutic backgrounds and to be part of an evolving, integrating team. Members of our team are committed to ensuring a healthy work life balance and a creating a positive working environment.
Key responsibilities:
Clinical
1. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
2. Conduct assessments and therapy over the telephone, telemedicine and face to face.
3. Offer High Intensity treatment in individual and group settings (as agreed)
4. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department’s referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
5. Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for people attending the service.
6. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
7. Take responsibility for promoting access to the services provided and the delivery of cognitive behavioural therapies in the peripheral settings where the therapist works. For example, therapists working within GP Surgeries will be expected to attend GP Practice meetings and develop and maintain professional relationships with members of the primary care team. They will be expected to promote the service by ensuring that there are readily available promotional material for both members of the public and members of the primary care team.
8. Liaise with other psychological therapy services in order to work jointly to improve provision of psychological services to local residents.
9. Plan appropriate packages of care for each service user. Liaise as appropriate with other professionals within the service and externally to effectively communicate your assessment and facilitate transfer of care to an appropriate professional.
10. Conduct risk assessments, prepare risk management plans and initiate appropriate action where indicated (including referrals to relevant secondary care services and child and adult safeguarding services)
11. Elicit outcome data from people using services and their carers. Use the TALKING THERAPIES IAPTUS system to record clinical contact details, clinical records, outcome data, and passage though the care pathway.
12. Ensure that people under your care are cared for appropriately under the stepped care framework as currently in use within the service.
13. Adhere to the operations manual and other relevant protocols and procedures as directed by your line manager.
14. Take personal (unprompted) responsibility for achieving agreed clinical activity relating to the number of therapy contact hours per week.
15. Actively contribute to and support the integration of clinical governance in the service within your own area of work and contribute to service clinical governance process in a specific area of work under the direction and supervision of a Senior Therapist.
16. Develop an area of enhanced (specialist) clinical work (e.g. PTSD, OCD, Long Term Health Conditions, Perinatal, Eating Disorders, Social phobia etc). It is expected that the areas of specialist work will shift in focus over time to reflect service need and your need to continuing professional development.
17. Carry out clinical audits of aspects of the CBT service as directed, including feedback from people who have used the service, analyse and feedback to the service verbally and in writing.
Training and Supervision
18. Attend clinical supervision in group or individual format within service.
19. Participate in peer supervision with professional colleagues.
20. Develop and engage in your own CPD, including active engagement in and use of clinical supervision of your own therapy.
21. Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the TALKING THERAPIES approved training/ workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
22. Support peer learning through attending and contributing to journal clubs and other in-house service CPD events
23. Once suitable supervision training and experience has been gained, supervise other staff as directed
Professional
24. Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
25. Co-ordinate and liaise between different staff groups within Mind in Bexley.
26. Support the CBT Service Public & Professional Educational functions by contributing to professional education program under the supervision of senior members of the department.
27. Support the CBT Service Public & Professional Educational functions by delivering interactive psycho-education within a CBT framework to large groups of Service Users under the supervision of senior members of the department.
28. Exercise personal responsibility for the systematic clinical governance of your own professional practice.
29. Proactively take responsibility for attending supervision, case management and line management regularly, participate in objective setting, performance reviews and respond to agreed objectives.
30. Be aware of and comply with company policies, procedures and standards of service
31. Promote and contribute to the development and maintenance of a healthy therapeutic culture within the team and amongst colleagues across the service and Service Users.
You may be required to cover an evening shift from 12pm - 8pm with occasional Saturday working to meet the needs of our clients.
Email CV and supporting statement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us:
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks
Reports to: Management Accountant
Based: Battersea Park
Salary: £27,427
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Arrangement: Flexible, Hybrid/Office
DBS: Basic
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Management Accountant, the Finance Assistant will support the Finance Team, providing financial and administrative services for our business. The Finance team sits within our Central Services division.
Central Services ensures the company operates smoothly and assists in working towards Enables strategic direction. Supporting the various services that make up Enable, Central Services consists of small and high output teams including Human Resources, Marcomms, Operations and Finance. Together, these teams make up the foundation of our business, driving our mission and fostering growth and development.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Accounts payable and receivables: controls and processes
- Processing purchase invoices: entering and coding invoices (including VAT) in Xero managing the approval workflow (by cost centre budget holders) as required
- Setting up weekly payment runs, expense pay runs and individual payments as required
- Maintaining the aged purchase ledger ensuring invoices are accounted for on receipt and tracked through to payment
- Supplier set-up: ensure appropriate supplier information is obtained
- Raising sales and recharge invoices on a monthly/quarterly basis
- Bank reconciliation process
- Posting cash journals to record payments/receipts from bank statements into the ledger
- Processing and posting payroll journal
- Assisting with month-end processes
- Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and other standard month end processes
- Assisting with year-end accounts preparation and audit process
- Assisting with general finance-related inquiries and correspondence received via the generic finance email inbox.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience of Purchase Ledger, Sale Ledger and General Ledger management including month end processes
- Experience of bank and other balance sheet reconciliations
- Supplier management
- Proficiency in MS Office, Xero and other accountancy packages
- Attention to detail
- Good communication
- Ability to meet deadlines
- AAT qualified or part qualified ACCA/ACA - We are supportive of candidates undergoing their studies
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
The Diocese of Guildford is seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to serve as the Independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) plays a vital role in the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Guildford in challenging and championing a positive culture of safeguarding across our parishes, Cathedral, and worshipping communities.
The Panel provides oversight of safeguarding arrangements in the Diocese and provides a source of independent advice, expertise, scrutiny and challenge on safeguarding strategy, policies and procedures.
As chair of the panel, you will work with a dedicated team of safeguarding experts, specialists and diocesan staff to ensure that the DSAP discharges its role of advising the Bishop of Guildford, the Diocesan Board of Finance and other senior leaders on the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
The ideal candidate will:
· Have extensive professional safeguarding and leadership experience.
· Hold an Academic or professional qualification in social or health care, police, education or legal discipline.
· Have experience of chairing complex, professional meetings at senior level in an efficient manner.
· Have strong negotiation skills to assist in resolving any conflict between agencies.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the Independent Chair of DSAP
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a compassionate and inspiring leader with a successful strategic and operational track record? This is an exciting time to join Croydon Vision as we embark on the next phase of delivering our ambitious strategy.
Come and join us as we paint the next 100 years for Croydon Vision. We are based in the heart of Croydon, South London. We support and empower people of all ages affected by visual impairment. You will be taking over from the excellent work of Susanette Mansour, who is moving onto new opportunities after seven years in post.
Salary: £55-65K
Location: Croydon, South London
Benefits: 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays
Contract: Full-time (open to discussing four days)
Croydon Vision is an amazing charity based in the heart of Croydon, South London, that supports people of all ages with sight loss. Over the past few years, we have transformed as an organisation, improving the lives of our members from dependence to independence. We've extended our reach to Croydon's wider community, increased the diversity of our membership, developed new strategic partnerships, and invested time and resources in team development.
About the role:
We're looking for an experienced leader who has "the heart of charity and the mindset of a business approach" to help shape what the future holds and who is adept at executing strategies and capturing opportunities whilst keeping the culture and bringing the entire team along on this exciting journey - from Board through to staff and volunteers. Your goal will be to harness shared strengths and explore new opportunities.
About you:
You'll need all the following skills and experiences in your toolkit to provide effective leadership for Croydon Vision. These can be gained in the Not-for-Profit sector or the commercial sector:
* Inspire and lead people towards the achievement of excellence,
* be compassionate and values-driven,
* the ability to think strategically and translate strategy into operational objectives underpinned by robust measurement systems,
* recognise needs and opportunities in the development of services,
* manage operations to a budget with effective systems of financial management, control and reporting,
* ability to deploy knowledge of the charity sector and related funding issues to the benefit of the organisation,
* ability to identify and develop new sources of voluntary income,
* manage organisational change and restructuring effectively and sensitively, to meet the needs of the charity and its members,
* work effectively with external partners, stakeholders and Board of Trustees, and
* an affinity for people with all forms of sight loss and championing their needs.
If you have an understanding of the needs of people of all ages with sight loss and of financial management and commercial acumen, that can be related to the charity sector, developing and marketing paid-for services then would be a bonus
If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, we'd love to hear from you. As the first step, please send a copy of your profile or CV to Tiku van Houtem at Charity People
Deadline: 9am, Friday 16th August
Interview dates are currently being confirmed
Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested, we would love to begin conversations with interested candidates early.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about advancing heart health research and improving the lives of millions?
Would you like the opportunity to put your skills and experience in data analysis to good use?
If so, we’re recruiting for a Health Intelligence Analyst to join us and put their mark on the work we do.
About the role
As our Health Intelligence Analyst, you'll play a key role in British Heart Foundation's (BHF) Health Insights team, helping to ensure that BHF has easy access to data and uses it effectively to provide high-quality evidence and insight to a wide audience, ensuring we maintain our intelligence-led approach across all of our operations.
You'll be focused on the delivery of a core health intelligence service, ensuring the Medical team and the wider BHF have access to a wide range of high-quality health intelligence assets. This includes the management of our statistics sign-off process and a supporting role across the core team in managing, prioritising, and reactively responding to queries.
You'll also play a key part in regular reporting to support the work of the team and the directorate, as well as engaging with individual programmes of work as required.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London Office.
The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you must be prepared to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Most of our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office each week, on average.
About you
Educated to degree level in a quantitative field (e.g. medical statistics, epidemiology, health services research, biomedical research or similar), or with equivalent experience, you'll have a strong understanding of statistical methodologies and health and care data (specific expertise in heart and circulatory health data, and knowledge management techniques is desirable).
You'll have previous experience working in an analytical role, ideally in a health-related organisation, and will have experience working with a range of data manipulation, analysis and visualisation tools (e.g. R, PowerBI, Tableau).
With confident influencing skills, you'll be able to communicate data analysis to individuals at all levels. You will also be able to collaborate with others with ease, able to make connections between data and information, strategy, systems, and ways of working.
About us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
Interviews may be held during the advertising period or shortly after the close date. Interviews may be held over MS Teams or in person in our London office.
How to apply
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.